HISTORY & DESCRIPTION OF STYLES 47 



DIAGRAM 13. 



Compare the calculated art of this with a " rustic " 

 bridge of uncouth varnished oak branches ! 

 Where a crossing only is required, a plain stone or 

 wooden structure is made. The various forms 

 of bridge are all classified according to their use, 

 and the position they occupy in the general design. 



If water is not available, the Japanese is not to 

 be baulked of his islands, stepping stones, and 

 bridges, but he constructs a dried-up water course, 

 and has compensation for loss of reflections in 

 additional opportunities for stone placing. The 

 margins are as carefully edged with beautiful 

 rocks as though the banks needed protection 

 against wash. 



Stepping stone paths are made to traverse the 

 garden. They are placed with the utmost care 

 to ensure comfort in walking and naturalness in 

 effect. Here, again, their disposition follows 



